1998 Toyota CAMRY Recalls

Learn What to Do if Your CAMRY Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Toyota, so if you own a 1998 CAMRY take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Toyota to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 1998 CAMRY Recalls

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY

    • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
    • Number Affected 42,540

    Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

    Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY

    • Recall Announced JANUARY 16 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #01V012000
    • Number Affected 53,061

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and V6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the Kentucky plant. The accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. The accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.

    Consequence: This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. Owner notification began February 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V012000 »

  • STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall for 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY

    • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #99V307000
    • Number Affected 540,037

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.

    Consequence: This can result in a loss of vehicle control.

    Fix: Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V307000 »

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